Any time a person such as myself, takes the time and effort to accomplish a goal or task, they have many people to thank for contributing to the completion of such a project. I would like to dedicate this page to them for all they have done.
Thank you to all the brave women, over 3000, who have shared their personal pain with me through the support groups, one-on-one email, through phone calls, and chats. You have helped me to see beyond my own needs and made this a cause for all.Secondly, to Keith who gave me the computer know-how and facilitated the tools to make this happen online. I appreciate your initial technical support.Other special acknowledgements go to:Dee Troll, a Mensa member and women's activist in researching information for persons with LS and other vulvar disorders. Her email and research contribution that never ceases, her determination to make women aware, and her personal sacrifices for sleep to research more are greatly necessary to get the word out.Dr. Bill Fitzgerald, sexdoc.com, who spent hours on the phone with me. He mentored me on suggestions to make my site happen. He gave of himself and his time for me; for that I appreciate his kindness. Let me publicly state my deep fondness and respect for his work.To Dr. Allen Gordon, who gave me the opportunity to present at his Wasser Pain Management Center at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. His willingness to give me a break in a world where those without medical degrees are usually pushed aside was appreciated. He cautiously opened doors for me. His ambitions to run an effective, efficient multi-disciplinary facility for women’s pain are to be congratulated.To Dr. Glazer, www.vulvodynia.com, who took the time to listen to my presentation in Toronto. His kind comments over my website were heart-warming as I take what I do so seriously. I appreciate his conversing with me as peer, providing information and insight. Sitting in on his training seminars for vulvar disorders treatment with sEMG was a fabulous training opportunity.For the many professional sex educators, counselors and therapists who welcomed me into their realm and their lives, I sincerely appreciate all that you are doing in instilling pleasure into your clients’ lives. The sharing of ideas, concepts, and friendship that you extended to me at all of the AASECT conferences over the years is exhilarating, overwhelming, and heartwarming.To my husband, Tom, for being part of my life. Without his financial support my education and travel, all of this would not be possible. Thank you for loving me and pushing me to keep balance.To my parents, Fred and Lyn, who watch my children for me so that I can attend conferences and conduct speaking engagements without worry about where my children are or whom they are spending time.To my three children who sacrifice so that Mommy can help other people that need her time, too. To my best friend, Lori, who is my sounding board when I have overextended myself and need someone there for me.To Stephen Merrill, my original executive producer, for the new sex talk radio show we started in Jan. of 2007. Thank you for the opportunities you afforded.To Bob McIntyre and Dara Green, my ex co-hosts on Sex Talk Radio Show for the fun banter and helping me facilitate open sexuality education and information.To DJ Jim Barnes, Broadcasting Engineer & Dead Air Paranormal Talk Show Producer, for fixing on-air technical difficulties, filling in as board operator, and being a fabulous mentor in the field of radio. To Hans and Franz, my current board operators and co-shots, for bringing on the fun!